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Crystal Sky
''Crystal Sky'' is the fourth studio album by German singer Lena Meyer-Landrut. It was released on digital retailers on 15 May 2015 via We Love Music and Universal Music. The album includes productions by Biffco and Beatgees. The sound is described as electronic sounds with pop influences. The lead single "Traffic Lights" was released in native Germany and across Europe on 1 May 2015. ''Crystal Sky'' peaked number 2 on the German albums chart. Background In early 2014, Meyer-Landrut began principal work on her fourth studio album. In January, she traveled to New York City to engage in talks with record producer Bosko. In May 2014, she visited the Yoad Nevo studios in London and in June 2014. she worked with Australian singer-songwriter Kat Vinter in Berlin and with Israeli-American singer-songwriter Rosi Golan in Los Angeles. In Brighton, she worked with the Biffco producer team. Further she worked with AFSHeeN and Berlin production team Beatgees who already produced a remix of "N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lena Meyer-Landrut
Lena Johanna Therese Meyer-Landrut (; born 23 May 1991), also known by the mononym Lena, is a German singer. She rose to fame after representing Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, winning the contest with her song "Satellite". Both "Satellite" and her debut album ''My Cassette Player'' (2010) debuted at number one in Germany and became platinum sellers. With her three entries from the German national final '' Unser Star für Oslo'', Meyer-Landrut set an all-time chart record in her home country by debuting with three songs in the top five of the German Singles Chart. She represented Germany for the second consecutive time in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf with the song "Taken by a Stranger", finishing in tenth place. Meyer-Landrut followed this with a series of successful albums, including '' Good News'' (2011), '' Stardust'' (2012), ''Crystal Sky'' (2015) and ''Only Love, L'' (2019), all of which entered the top two of the German Albums Chart. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neon (Lonely People)
"Neon (Lonely People)" is the sixth single by German recording artist Lena Meyer-Landrut. It was released on 15 March 2013. The single version is a faster remix of the version which was previously published on the album '' Stardust'' on 12 October 2012. Background "Neon (Lonely People)" was written by Meyer-Landrut in collaboration with the British singer-songwriters Mathew Benbrook and Pauline Taylor who previously worked with Paolo Nutini, Dido, or Faithless. The remix was created in early 2013 by Jochen Naaf, a producer from Cologne, who already created remixes of songs by Klee, Polarkreis 18, and Lady Gaga. Lena performed this song for the first time unplugged during a promotional event in Munich on 30 July 2012 in front of members of the press. The first television presenting was on breakfast television at the broadcasting station Sat.1 on 12 October 2012. The radio premiere of the single version was on 18 January 2013 and the first live performance in front of a large audie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norma Jean Martine
Norma Jean Martine is an American singer-songwriter, originally from Middletown, Orange County, New York, United States, but now based in London, England, whose song writing credits include Giorgia, Michele Bravi, Lena, Marco Mengoni, Ronan Keating and Ashley Roberts. She is signed to BMG Chrysalis Music USA, and to Universal Records Germany/Virgin EMI UK. Life and career Italian singer Giorgia’s top 10 hit " Quando Una Stella Muore" was co-written with Martine, featuring on her 2013 Italian number 1 double platinum album, '' Senza Paura'' . She co-wrote the single "In Bilico", which featured on 2013 '' Italian X Factor'' winner Michele Bravi’s debut top 10 album, '' A Passi Piccoli'' , and "Lonely Nights (Hey You)" on former Pussycat Dolls, Ashley Roberts' 2014 album, '' Butterfly Effect''. In 2015, she co-wrote "In The Light" on Lena's German number 2 album, ''Crystal Sky'' and "Come Un Attimo Fa" on Marco Mengoni's Italian number 1 triple platinum album ''Parole in circol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora Aksnes
Aurora Aksnes (born 15 June 1996), known mononymously as Aurora (stylized in all caps), is a Norwegians, Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Born in Stavanger and raised in the towns of Høle and Os, Hordaland, Os, she began writing her first songs and learning dance at the age of six. After some of her songs were uploaded online and became popular in Norway, she signed a recording contract with Petroleum Records, Decca Records, Decca and Glassnote Records in 2014. Aurora gained recognition with her debut extended play (EP), ''Running with the Wolves'' (2015), which contained the sleeper hit "Runaway (Aurora song), Runaway". Later that year, she provided the backing track for the John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert, John Lewis Christmas advert, singing a cover of the Oasis (band), Oasis song "Half the World Away#Aurora version, Half the World Away". Aurora's debut studio album, ''All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend'' (2016) received generally positive reviews, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Simz
Simbiatu "Simbi" Abisola Abiola Ajikawo (born 23 February 1994), better known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British rapper, singer and actress. She rose to prominence with the independent release of her first three albums; ''A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons'' (2015), ''Stillness in Wonderland'' (2016) and ''Grey Area'' (2019), the last of which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and won the awards for Best Album at both the Ivor Novello Awards and the NME Awards. Her fourth album, ''Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'' (2021) received widespread critical acclaim, with several publications deeming it the best album of 2021. It went on to win the 2022 Mercury Prize. It also earned her the 2022 Brit Award for Best New Artist and the Libera Award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap Record. Early life Ajikawo was born in Islington, London, to Nigerian parents. She was raised on a council estate with two older sisters. Her mother was also a foster carer during her childhood. She is ethnica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanfour
Stanfour are a German rock band who formed in 2004. The band was founded on the German island of Föhr where the four core members live. Already prior to the band's formation, brothers Alexander and Konstantin Rethwisch spent years in Los Angeles working closely together with a producer of film music. This is one of several reasons for the band's American style of music. History The name Stanfour was also created in the US, when the four musicians frequented a café. On Konstantin's cup was written "Stan" (abbreviation of his name). After a conversation with the waitress, the latter suggested Stanfour as a band name and as the group did not have a name at the time, they accepted it and have since kept the name Stanfour. In September 2007 they released their debut single "Do it all" which entered the German charts at No. 46. Their second single "For all Lovers" was chosen as theme song for the Sat. 1 TV show ''Nur die Liebe zählt'' and stayed in the German charts for 18 week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Preston
Samuel Dylan Murray Preston (born 16 January 1982), more commonly known simply as Preston, is an English singer in the band the Ordinary Boys. He also appeared in the reality television show ''Celebrity Big Brother'' in 2006, in which he finished fourth. After the Ordinary Boys split in 2008, he embarked on a songwriting career. In 2013, he officially reunited the Ordinary Boys and in 2015 they released their self-titled comeback album. Early life Samuel Preston was born in Worthing, West Sussex. He was educated at Sompting Abbotts prep school and Bishop Luffa School in Chichester. He is son to Anthony and Miranda Preston (born in Philadelphia), and brother to Alex and Lucy Preston. His grandfather was the Princeton University English professor Samuel Hynes. His brother, Alex Preston, is a novelist. In his teenage years, Preston lived in Philadelphia with his mother's side of the family. He is a descendant of the 19th-century British Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayley Aitken
Hayley Michelle Aitken (born 11 April 1986) is an Australian pop singer-songwriter and record producer who also performs mononymously as Hayley. She had a top 40 hit on the ARIA Singles Chart with her second single, "Kiss Me Quick" (July 2002). Aitken has worked as a songwriter or producer for other artists, and is a prolific producer for many K-pop artists. Biography Hayley Aitken was born in April 1986 in the Victorian rural town of Drouin. In 1997 she recorded a song, "Another Tear", following the death of Princess Diana written and produced by Reno Nicastro and Molly Meldrum. Aitken's debut single, "That Girl", was released under her first name, Hayley, which reached the ARIA Singles Chart top 100 in July 2001. In the ''ARIA Report'' it was described as "a catchy urban pop single and features bonus dance remixes." It appeared on an Australian Promo CD for Britney Spears' single, " Stronger". Aitken was signed with Jive/Zomba. Her second single, "Kiss Me Quic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex James (songwriter)
Alexander James is a platinum selling British songwriter and record producer from South London. He is known for co-writing the number one single " Bad Boys" (Alexandra Burke song) by ''The X Factor'' winner Alexandra Burke and his work with Jason Derulo, Adam Lambert, Katharine McPhee, and British girl group Girls Aloud. James has collaborated with songwriters including J.R. Rotem, Busbee, Wayne Hector, The Invisible Men, Gordie Sampson, Toby Gad, E. Kidd Bogart and Rodney Jerkins Rodney Roy Jerkins (born July 29, 1977), also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has collaborated with a broad range of popular artists. Jerkins has won multiple Grammy Awards. Among hi .... Notable releases References External linksUniversal Music Publishing Group, Alex James Discography, 2010 {{DEFAULTSORT:James, Alex 1976 births Living people British songwriters British record producers Musicians from London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Myers
Tim Myers (born November 30, 1984) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer born in Orange, California. He's had over 600 synchs in TV/Film and commercials and has written and produced songs for Aloe Blacc, Capital Cities, Barns Courtney, American Authors, Rooney, Kesha, Echosmith, OneRepublic, Welshly Arms, Joy Williams (The Civil Wars), James Arthur, Phillip Phillips, Hailee Steinfeld, Ruelle, Michelle Branch, Five for Fighting, Lenka, Meiko, and others. He has 16 Gold and Platinum albums and singles that he has written for or produced. He is also a former member of the multi-platinum band OneRepublic. As a solo artist his single "Lover My Love" reached #5 on the Billboard Dance Charts on October 28, 2017. He is founder of Palladium Records, which has signed over 30 artists. As a solo artist his single "Lover My Love" reached #5 on the Billboard Dance Charts. "Under Control" reached #32 on the US Charts. He made an appearance on ''The Tonight Show' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Cumbee
Joshua Kissiah Cumbee is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his artist collaborations with Armin van Buuren and as a songwriter for other artists. In 2015, he was nominated for an Album of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards for the album " Creo En Mí", which he co-wrote for Natalia Jiménez. Early life After high school, in 2008, he enrolled in the music business program at University of Southern California in Los Angeles by personal invitation. He graduated in 2011. Start of the career Already being a student, Cumbee released songs on iTunes as an independent artist ("Find The Light", "I Do My Own Stunts", "The End", "How To Say This"). He was working on television as a composer, writing music for commercials, television shows ("The Bachelor", "Ready for Love", "America's Next Top Model", "Polyamory", "Southern Nights") and short movies. Cumbee's first official appearance in credits for the song hap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Malcolmson
Steven Malcolmson (born 9 April 1983) – also known as Steve Malcolmson, is a Scottish songwriter, record producer, originating from Glasgow, Scotland. __TOC__ Early life Steven Malcolmson was born in Glasgow. He grew up in a council house, living in East End, Parkhead with his parents and siblings. Malcolmson attended Whitehill Secondary School, Dropping out in the year 1998 as the music class was stopped due to a lack of funding. Career He began creating music in his early teens, teaching himself guitar and piano from books, using software Cubase to create his earliest forms of music. Joining the band "theoceanfloor" at nineteen – and later "Co-pilot Effect" – led him to creating indie music. However he later developed a passion for pop. He got in touch with Richard "Biff" Stannard who was willing to mentor him. 2010–present: Steven Malcolmson Steve wrote the song " The Way Love Goes" which was pitched to platinum selling artist Lemar. It became the lead sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
